A family-friendly cafe to linger and enjoy...

A tranquil location where we serve freshly cooked food most days of the week. Whether you come here just for the food, or as part of a longer walk, cycle ride or excursion on the river, we promise you a warm welcome!

By the Great Ouse in historic Willington

Our riverbank location offers fine views and we're only a short walk from the National Trust Dovecote and Stables at Willington

Drive, Cycle, Boat or Walk

We're located on the Willington Riverside Walk, specifically designed for leisure cycling and walking. Alternatively you can arrive by boat, or hire one of self-drive family friendly boats for an excursion on the river Great Ouse.

Or come and meet the Artful Dodger

Our wide beam barge is available for regular or chartered excursions along the River Great Ouse. Enjoy the scenery or take a packed lunch or book a fully catered dining cruise - it's up to you!

A historic site in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

A Norwegian log cabin surrounded by woodland on the banks of The River Great Ouse in Willington just east of Bedford, come for a meal and stay to make the most of the countryside.

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**Please note due to the current weather conditions, our boat and cycle hire are currently unavailable.

Eat with us

Eat with us
We offer a full range of meals with griddle-cooked burgers, freshly prepared salads, jacket potatoes and lighter bites. Traditional, vegetarian or vegan? Enjoy our freshly cooked and prepared breakfasts and lunches. Indulge in a wonderful range of cakes, pastries to enjoy with quality coffees and a range of good wines and cocktails from our fully licenced bars.

About us

About us
Our site has a long history dating back to Viking times and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Danes, navigating from as far away as the North Sea set up a camp to care for their ships here.

Bike and Boat Hire

Bike and Boat Hire
Half way between Bedford and Sandy, we're ideally located for a leisure ride between the two for those who own their own cycles, or rent one for all the family from us

Wedding Hire and Catering

Wedding Hire and Catering
It's hard to think of a more relaxing, scenic setting for your wedding or celebration. We cater for all occasions in an unrivalled and exclusive setting.

Diary Dates - coming soon

Diary Dates - coming soon
Whether it's open-air BBQ's, historic re-enactments, 'Live'Music' nights or celebrations for Mother's Day, Father's Day or Hallowe'en, there's always something special coming up at Danish Camp.

How to find us

How to find us
We have our own large car park and we are also accessible by bike or river, so getting to us is very easy. See here how to do it